The Anaesthetist - EPIDURAL BLOOD PATCH HISTORY After the observation that 'bloody taps' were associated with a reduced headache rate, the concept of the epidural blood patch has developed. The theory is
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When people recount their experiences of blood patches, there are many variations. Some people receive a blood patch straight away, some have to battle and persuade doctors to get a patch, some
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